1940’s – Wade Sahadi opened Sahadi Importing Co. on Washington Street. The Brooklyn Battery Tunnel construction drove Sahadi to purchase a building on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn where they eventually relocated.

1950’s – Sahadi Importing Co. continued to flourish in their new Brooklyn location.

1960’s – Wade’s two older sons Charlie and Richard joined the blossoming business.

1970’s – Wade’s son Bob and Charlie’s wife Audrey joined the business. Sahadi Importing Co. purchased new buildings on Bergen Street to expand their wholesale business.